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NASB | Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace [God's remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God; |
Subject: Can I go to Heaven if I smoke? |
Bible Note: Dear Michael, I love it... may I quote your Pastor cousin? :-) Praise God for His grace in helping you with smoking. A pastor friend of mine used to say, "Don't be grateful for victory, be grateful for forgiveness." I didn't understand that for a long time. Then it dawned on me: Victory puts the focus on me. Forgiveness puts the focus God! Anyway, thank you for your post. In Him, Doc |